Great climate, beautiful beaches and breathtaking nature – this is all about California, the state in the western United States, often known as the Golden State. Resorts in this area are extremely popular during all year, because you can really go on a California holiday at any time .
The state of California probably owes its name to the author Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, who wrote in 1510 in one of his novels about an island full of gold, which was populated by Amazons and was called California. When Hernán Cortés first came to California in 1535, he believed that it was an island and gave it the name from the novel: California.
Even if you won’t find gold in California, you should definitely consider a trip to this state. Because California is waiting for you with far more precious treasures!
Kid-Friendly Resorts in California
1. The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
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Wellness oasis – walking distance from: Pacific City
This resort has 3 restaurants. Furthermore, The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel has a wellness area where you can enjoy unique treatments full of care. Spend a relaxing day on the nearby beach. All 437 rooms have free internet access (WIFI, flat screen TV, cable reception and comfortable extras such as beds with pillowtop mattresses and high quality bedding. Rooms also have furnished balconies , iPod docking stations, and refrigerators.
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2. Surf and Sand Resort on Laguna Beach, a hotel on the beach with a spa
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In addition to 2 bars / lounges, this hotel also has a gastronomic offer (splashes). In addition, Surf And Sand Resort offers you a beach that is ideal for sunbathing and relaxing. All 167 rooms have free internet access (WIFI), flat screen TV, digital reception and comfortable extras such as high quality bedding and down comforters.
Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Leisure facilities also include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness area.
Aqua Terra Spa has 8 treatment rooms. The following wellness services are offered: facials, full body wrap treatment, body scrubs and detoxification wrap. The wellness area has a whirlpool. Various treatment options and therapies are offered in the wellness area, including aromatherapy.
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3. Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, San Diego beach resort with a spa
Catamaran Resort and Spa offers 310 forms of accommodation with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. The beds in the rooms have high quality bedding. Flat screen televisions with premium cable channels are available in the rooms. Bathroom amenities include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hairdryers.
Free internet access (WIFI) is available. The turndown service and the cleaning service are offered every evening. On request, you can also get allergy-free bedding.
Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Leisure facilities also include a fitness center and sauna.
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4. The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is located on the California coast. It features a large outdoor pool and rooms with scenic views. The hotel also has several restaurants.
The spacious rooms at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort are decorated in natural wood tones. A minibar, double vanity and cable TV with high definition images are included.
Private balconies and patios offer mountain, garden or ocean views. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features a large outdoor pool, golf driving range and shuffleboard.
The spa offers a full range of services. With the help of professional staff, guests can host an event in one of the spacious banquet rooms or meeting rooms. The Parker Family’s wine tasting room has recently been opened in the lobby.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is located near wineries, Santa Barbara Zoo and Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center. Guests can rent a car directly at the hotel and explore the surroundings.
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5. The Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Coronado
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This luxury resort is a 35-minute drive from San Diego International Airport. It features 3 swimming pools, a marina, a restaurant, spa and gondola rides. The rooms include a flat-screen TV.
Sea Spa and Fitness Center offers signature beauty and therapeutic treatments using special treatments such as sea-stone massages or island-style wraps.
The Coronado Bay Loews features a large outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis court, bicycle rental and a conference center.
Silver Strand Beach is a 10-minute walk away. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are a 30-minute drive away.
Families especially like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a Family trip.
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San Diego beach resorts for families
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This oceanfront San Diego hotel is 1 mile from Mission Bay Park. It offers rooms with a balcony. Bicycle rental and an oceanfront pool are available on site.
All rooms at Blue Sea Beach Hotel have a private balcony or patio. A fridge, coffee machine and 50-inch LCD TV are included. In the room, guests can spend leisure time watching movies or playing video games (provided).
The hotel is a 10-minute drive from The Sea World Amusement Park and a 20-minute drive from the University of California. The San Diego Bay area has all the facilities for outdoor activities, including cycling, surfing, tennis and water sports. There are also many shops.
Families especially like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a family trip .
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7. Monarch Beach Resort at Dana Point, Dana Point
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This resort is located in Dana Point on a hill overlooking the Pacific. There are 7 on-site restaurants, room service, 3 pools (including 1 children’s pool) and a tournament golf course. The resort also has a spa and a blow dry bar. Guests also have access to a private beach.
Each room at the Monarch Beach Resort has a private balcony or terrace, premium duvets, and a 50-inch LCD TV. They have their own luxurious bathroom with marble tiles, an oversized bathtub and a separate shower.
You can dine by the sea in the 33 ° North restaurant. Regional, natural organic products such as fish and seafood, meat and poultry are served here. The bar serves first-class champagne and cognac from France as well as a large selection of Scottish single malt whiskeys. The Bourbon Steak restaurant offers panoramic views of the Pacific and spoils you with creative and refined dishes. Seasonal ingredients from the sea and from the land in the region are also used here. You can drop by the Part & Parcel Market for a coffee or a quick takeaway meal.
At The Miraval Life In Balance Spa you can relax with massage therapies, facial and body treatments. The spa with staff also offers hair and nail services, yoga and a sea-to-spa package.
An outdoor pool with fully equipped cabanas, a kids pool and a lagoon pool also promise relaxing moments. The Monarch Beach Kids Club offers a kids program and babysitting.
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8. Sanctuary Beach Resort, Monterey
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This oceanfront hotel is located in the California city of Marina. The hotel offers Pacific Ocean views, a full-service spa, and an on-site restaurant. You are also welcome to dine in your room.
All rooms at the Sanctuary Beach Resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. You will also find a fireplace and an MP3 docking station in the rooms. Let yourself be pampered by the sea or the surrounding dunes.
At the Sanctuary Beach Resort, the Salt Wood restaurant offers dishes made from the best seasonal local ingredients that highlight the special regional delicacies and seafood that can be found on the Central California coast and beyond.
Feel free to use the outdoor pool or hot tub at Sanctuary Beach.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is just 15 minutes’ drive from Marina’s Sanctuary Beach Resort. Historic Cannery Row entertainment district is 10 miles from the hotel.
Families especially like the rooms – they rated it 9.8 for a family trip.
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9. Tamarack Beach Resort & Hotel, Carlsbad
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Located in Carlsbad, California, Tamarack Beach Hotel has a hot tub and fitness center. There is a restaurant on site. There is also a games room.
Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom. A hairdryer and free toiletries are provided.
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
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10. Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica
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This resort is located right on the beach in Santa Monica, California. It features 2 oceanfront restaurants, an outdoor pool, spa and stylish rooms with a roomy spa bath.
Each room at Shutters On The Beach has a library, iPod dock and 42-inch flat-screen TV.
Offering panoramic views of the ocean, One Pico is a welcoming restaurant with a large white fireplace and blue armchairs, featuring seasonal produce. Guests can enjoy light snacks and drinks from the bar in the cozy Coast Beach Cafe. The Living Room Lounge has a heated terrace with ocean views, afternoon tea, cocktails and a full menu of freshly prepared dishes.
There is an outdoor hot tub by the pool. A valet parking service is provided. Shutters On The Beach also has a gift shop.
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11. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Huntington Beach
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One of our top picks in Huntington Beach.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is located next to the beach. It offers surfing and paddleboarding lessons. The hotel offers two outdoor pools and spa services. There are several restaurants on site.
Each air-conditioned room at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa has a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. All rooms have a patio or balcony.
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the WATERTABLE area features the Gastro Pantry and Bar, which serves breakfast in the morning and cocktails in the evening. Pete’s Sunset Grille serves fish tacos and beach cocktails. It is open every day for lunch and dinner. Tower 15 Pizzeria, located directly opposite Rescue Station 15, offers pizza, salads, and sandwiches.
It features an on-site fitness center and a spa with massages and beauty treatments. The hotel has a games room, a playground and a children’s pool with water slides. Bike rental is available.
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12. Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes
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It offers luxurious rooms with a balcony and a view. It comes with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with a separate bath and shower.
Terranea – LA’s Oceanfront Resort is provided with a free glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. Guests can enjoy massages at the spa, take a stroll in the charming garden, or relax in nature by the open fireplace. The hotel also has a fitness center and fitness classes.
Resort offers a special falconry program and activities for a variety of outdoor activities, including kayaking, scuba diving, whale watching and horse riding. Terranea Resort has a 9-hole Par-3 golf course on the ocean. A free shuttle service is available to Abalon Cove Park and local shopping centers.
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13. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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This oceanfront hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from Pismo State Beach and a few steps from the beach. The hotel’s gift shop offers beach items such as coolers and sunscreen. High-speed WiFi is available in all rooms.
All rooms at Sandcastle Inn Pismo Beach have cable TV. The spacious rooms have tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms with a balcony and sea view are also available.
This hotel is a 5-minute drive from Pismo Beach Golf Course and Pismo Coast Shopping Plaza. California Polytechnic State University is 17 minutes’ drive away.
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14. Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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This beautiful resort and spa hotel is located on a luxurious private island in Mission Bay. It features a full-service spa and a tropical garden. San Diego Water World Amusement Park is a 5-minute drive away.
Decorated in an exotic style, all rooms at Paradise Point Resort & Spa have wooden floors. It features a spacious patio, a marble bathroom, flat-screen TV and ironing facilities.
Paradise Point has 5 pools, a fitness center and sports facilities. It offers relaxing tours of natural attractions, campfire gatherings on the beach and evening movie screenings by the pool.
TIdal Restaurant serves gourmet seafood and signature drinks. Bars and a grill cafe are located next to the beach and hotel pools.
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